Quick perspective on some teams I have seen this year.
Ashland-Greenwood- Have great balance in terms of run-pass ratio, but also ball carriers and receptions. They get the ball to 8 different kids or so religiously. Defense is STOUT. They have the best coach in C1 and it isn't close.
Adams Central- Always in a game when you have a kid like Hyatt Collins. They aren't the same AC as they were last year, but they are dangerous
Pierce- Obviously an incredible offense with Brahmer and Scholting. Their defense is definitely vulnerable.
Broken Bow- Plays salty defense and has about 27 Wells kids on the roster. Strong power run game. I wouldn't be shocked if they beat Pierce. Move the chains and keep Pierce's offense of the field.
Chadron- Nobody will give them a chance because they are a western school. If people haven't learned by now that teams out west can play they are a lost cause. Mitchell gave Wahoo all they wanted last year in the first round. Scottsbluff is consistently a top 5 class B team. Battle Creek is the 12 seed and most people think they are a lock to win this game. They arent.
Battle Creek- Probably the most battle tested team in the playoffs (no pun intended). I haven't seen them play so I can't comment on them outside of what their schedule says. Their schedule says they have seen great teams.
Scotus- Rivalry games are tough, especially when it is do or die for the underdog. Not a great performance vs Lakeview, but lets not forget they beat Boone the week prior. They could absolutely make a run to Lincoln
Fort Calhoun- Dierks kid is the real deal. They have a good run game and their defense as progressed nicely. Underdogs in round 1, no doubt...but they can make a game out of it with their run game,
Milford- They have 2 hammers on the defensive line, which bodes well for them against Lakeview's outside zone. Very athletic QB and a coach that has been around the block. Milford-Lakeview is my favorite matchup in round 1.
Lakeview- How quick can they move on from the big win last night. Knowing Frenzen, i would say quick. Milford is old school. This game will be a ton of fun.
Boone- Haven't seen them
Wayne- If Battle Creek isn't the most battle tested team in the playoffs then Wayne is. I wouldn't be surprised at all of Wayne wins this game. Not saying they are better than Boone, but this is as tough of a 14 seed that you will ever see.
Auburn- Only two losses are by 1 point each. Dixon kid is really tough. They don't have a lot of size on their roster.
Wahoo- Not the usual Wahoo. Pokorny is a very good player and has flown under the radar because Ludvig was the headliner coming into the year. Lavaley is a difference maker on the DL. I think Wahoo wins this game.
Boys Town- If you haven't seen Jacey Ballard play, you need to. I thought I read he had 30 tackles in a game this year. Sideline to sideline type kid at LB, which will be needed against KCHS spread run.
Kearney Catholic- Coach Harvey is the best offensive mind in C1. Their run game is really good and defense has been great down the stretch. They have a favorable draw to semis.
